You’re Hired! Now What??
Strategies for Job Success
www.msubillings.edu/careers
What do Employers Know?
What do Employers Want?
Assoc of American Colleges & Universities survey
Employers seek candidates who can:
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Work as a team member
Collaborate with others
Communicate effectively, both orally & in writing
Think critically
Use analytical reasoning ability
Locate, organize & evaluate information
Think creatively & innovatively
Solve complex problems
Use numbers & understand statistics
Delivering…….Teamwork
Teamwork & Collaboration
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Be responsible to do your job
Be friendly, supportive, cooperative
Be diplomatic, treating others as equals
Be productive & meet deadlines
Be willing to take initiative--work on tasks that need
doing, not only what’s in the job description
Be open with information to achieve common goals
Delivering…..Effective Communication
Effective Communication
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Listen more (80%) + Talk less (20%)
Consider the audience when speaking & writing—
what do they know? need to know?
Be relaxed, confident, patient and pleasant in
conversations
Be aware of body language so it matches your
verbal message
Be willing to ask for help and to clearly explain info
to others
Delivering……Critical Thinking &
Reasoning Skills
Critical Thinking & Reasoning Skills
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Compare, contrast, and analyze similarities &
differences
Generate plausible predictions & solutions
Read & listen critically
Distinguish relevant from irrelevant facts
Clarify issues, conclusions, beliefs
Explore consequences & implications
Solve complex problems
Delivering…..Information
Locate, organize, evaluate information
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Learn all you can about the company and your role
there
Identify company goals & priorities
Find ways to help your organization increase profits,
decrease costs, increase quality, increase customer
satisfaction
Add value by identifying ways to work smarter &
better
Be innovative & think creatively…..with supervisor
approval!
Deliver….. Skill with numbers &
statistics
“Managing Up” Success Secrets…..
To deliver excellent performance, remember:
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Never outshine the master
Make your boss look good
Exceed expectations
Bring solutions, not problems
Protect your boss’ back
And it goes without saying……
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Dress appropriately for the job
Keep your work area tidy
Be productive
Show up and be on time every day
Leave personal issues at home
Do personal phone calling/emailing during break
time, preferably outside the office
Respect shared spaces in the office
Be honest & trustworthy
Be prepared and be positive!
Career Services
Montana State University Billings
University Campus:
LIB 100
City College: Jacket Student Central
www.msubillings.edu/careers
657.2168
247.3006